Screen Resolution

[eric]

Hello,

I began creating an application in 800X600 resolution.
At some point, the screen resolution went to 1024X768. I
didn't pay attention and completed the project in that
resolution. Now, since older people are using the
application, and their screen resolution is 800X600 - the
forms look really deformed. Is there anything I can do
to fix this problem?

Thanks,

Eric

 

[Jeff Conrad]

Hi Eric,

Short answer: Yes, this can be done.

Long answer:
You can add code to your forms that will resize all
controls to various screen resolutions. Here are some
links for you if you want to pursue that option.

1. Download an MDE file from the Developer's Handbook web
site. You can then reference that MDE in your application
to use the resize code.
http://www.developershandbook.com/

2. Purchase the Developer's Handbook for your version of
Access. In my opinion the book is WELL worth the money.
Not only do you get the resize code, but a wealth of other
information, code, and database samples. Go to the same
site listed above for more information.

3. Peter's software has a resizing utility at:
http://www.peterssoftware.com/ss.htm

4. The following link has also been posted recently as an
alternative:
http://www.jamiessoftware.tk

BTW, the experts recommend developing at 800 x 600.

Hope that helps,
Jeff Conrad
Bend, Oregon